HeyRuaHow to say “fishing line” in Irish
- Irish:
- dorú
- English:
- fishing line, line
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “duh-ROO” /d̪ˠəˈɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- doruithe (fishing lines)
- Genitive singular:
- dorú, an dorú (e.g. ceann an dorú, the end of the line)
- Genitive plural:
- doruithe, na ndoruithe (e.g. ag réiteach na ndoruithe, untangling the lines)
What does “dorú” mean?
“Dorú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fishing line
- A line or cord used for fishing, with a hook at the end.Also: line, handline.
1 other meaning: line
- 2line
- A cord or string, especially one used for measuring or marking, such as a plumb line.Also: cord, string, plumb line.
“Dorú” with the article
The plural of fishing line in Irish is doruithe. Here is dorú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dorú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dorú, the Irish word for fishing line.
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Fishing line in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fishing line?
The Irish for fishing line is dorú (pronounced “duh-ROO”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is doruithe. Depending on context it can also mean line.
How do you pronounce dorú in Irish?
Dorú is said like “duh-ROO” (IPA /d̪ˠəˈɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of fishing line in Irish?
The plural of dorú is doruithe; with the article, na doruithe means “the fishing lines”. The genitive plural is doruithe, as in ag réiteach na ndoruithe (untangling the lines).
Does dorú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dorú can mean fishing line or line, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dorú change to dhorú or ndorú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dorú becomes mo dhorú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndorú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dorú and líne?
Dorú is the traditional word for a fishing line or plumb line, while líne is used for a line in the general sense, such as a line of text or a drawn line.
